” My time spent on Ann Saunders’ handbag design course was a turning point for me in deciding to start my brand. The practical skills learned and the inspirational, ideas-driven aspects of the course helped me on my way to a tough but exciting journey, which led me to start my own handbag brand. I would recommend anyone considering launching their handbag brand to take Ann’s course.”
“At the beginning of 2016, I had no idea how to design a bag or build a brand. But I had the desire. I found Ann Saunders and was lucky enough to meet her. She kindly agreed to teach her course online. She made me do lots of sketches and corrected all of them. She gave me lots of books to read, both for design and entrepreneurship. She advised on where to follow trends and trade shows, and where to buy leathers and accessories. She gave me lots of feedback, from my initial designs to production of my handbags, even helping with my logo, website, and branding. By the time I moved back to Istanbul, I had my first prototype of bags for my new company Tara Folks. I can not thank her enough for the endless Skype calls, emails, text messages…! She answers all of them patiently and always supports me.
“I wanted to let you know that for me coming to London and attending your course was a dream coming true, I learned so much, I was inspired, and meeting you and the other students was amazing. I have so many new ideas!! Thank you so much…”
“Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge, and thoughts with us. We leave so inspired and we wish to continue the journey we started and hope our paths cross again one day.
“I’d like to say thank you once again, you’ve helped me so much with learning these skills but also realizing a new ambition of mine. I appreciate it so much, and very excited for the future”
“Learning from such an astute designer and instructor as Ann Saunders was the beginning of my handbag design journey. I took both of Ann’s handbag design courses at the London College of Fashion (beginner and advanced). To this day I cannot begin to express my appreciation for her experience, knowledge, and genuine dedication to training the next generation of designers. Ann never held back…there was not a secret in the world she would not share with her students. Even to this day, Ann is a part of my life – if I have a question about something to do with my handbag designs, she immediately jumps at the opportunity to help me out, despite being continents away. I am immensely appreciative to have met Ann and to have been able to learn from her expertise.”
” Thank you so very much for all your help and for sharing all the knowledge you have. I have really enjoyed the course and learned a whole lot. Everything you told me brings me one step closer to my dreams. It was the best two weeks with you in London!”
“First of all thank you. Fulfilling my real dream has never been a priority until I signed up for this course. I’m very grateful to have had you as my tutor in the last two weeks. Good generosity, kindness and knowledge is admirable. I do hope we all continue to develop their talents no matter where the future takes us.”
“Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience without us. You’ve got an amazing class! Well worth it!”
“Thank you for a wonderful course. It’s a great start to my journey.”
“Thank you so much for an amazing course I have learned so much in just one week!! I continued practicing designing bags and even bought a book “The Making of a Museum” for some inspiration. Let me know if you do any other courses on handbags as I would happily attend them in the future. Thank you for a wonderful course. It’s a great start to my journey.”
